Senior Policy Officer (Partnerships)

JOB TITLE: Senior Policy Officer (Partnerships)

GRADE: PO3 £47,046.00 – £50,949.00 (pro-rata)

BASED AT: Police Headquarters, Bridgend

HOURS: 22 hours per week

TENURE:  Fixed Term – until May 2028

VETTING: MV/SC

An opportunity has arisen to join the South Wales Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), at a crucial time of considerable change. The Senior Policy Officer (Partnerships) will play a key role in the OPCC’s partnerships activity, which is critical to our multi-agency approach, ensuring effective partnerships are maintained as we move towards the end of the Commissioner’s term and a post-Police and Crime Commissioners model in 2028.

This is a key position within the Communities, Partnerships & Prevention Directorate in the OPCC for South Wales. Working closely with the wider team, the post holder will contribute to the partnerships-related workstreams of our transition programme whilst supporting existing delivery of partnerships activity across the Office.

This is a key position in the Communities, Partnerships & Prevention Directorate, requiring a dynamic, influential, team-player who can work systematically whilst adapting to change. The postholder will draw on their sector knowledge and partnerships skills to demonstrate impact at pace.

For information on the role please contact Director of Communities, Partnerships & Prevention, Dr Cerys Miles: cerys.miles@south-wales.police.uk

To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV, a detailed covering letter and the Personal Details and Monitoring Information Form to hrcommissioner@south-wales.police.uk demonstrating how you meet the requirements of this role by 12PM 21/08/2026. Please ensure your supporting cover letter is no longer than two sides of A4.

We welcome and encourage applications in Welsh, and we will respond accordingly.